Theology and Holiness in the Work of Hans Urs von Balthasar

Offered in Winter 2012 · New Course · Toronto (St. George Campus) Site

“True theology inquires in as spirit of obedience and reverence….. The life common to Christ and the Church is the context of a living and realized theology.” [Balthasar] A research seminar that will focus key texts on the theme of theology and holiness in the work of Balthasar. “Theology must always be conducted with rigorous precision [but] … there is no such thing as a theological investigation that does not breathe the atmosphere of ‘seeking in prayer’.[Balthasar] Detailed examination of texts, lectures, seminar presentations. Evaluation through seminar presentations, major research paper and significant class participation.